next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
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Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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SpaceX's next-gen Starship megarocket finally got off the ground last week.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2026
That said, things haven’t been totally quiet, as The Witcher 3 has seen some notable updates since then, including a big next-gen version in 2022, which improved the visuals and performance.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Guarding next-gen tech In testing, the system detected strain and triggered its transformation into a protective shell.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
As next-gen stars such as Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vie on the West finals stage to be the new face of the league, Antetokounmpo is still in that mix.
—Greg Cote
may 25, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2026
That said, things haven’t been totally quiet, as The Witcher 3 has seen some notable updates since then, including a big next-gen version in 2022, which improved the visuals and performance.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Guarding next-gen tech In testing, the system detected strain and triggered its transformation into a protective shell.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
As next-gen stars such as Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vie on the West finals stage to be the new face of the league, Antetokounmpo is still in that mix.
—Greg Cote
may 25, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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